Roguish Rakes by Tammy Andresen & Dawn Brower & Sue London & Amanda Mariel & Meara Platt & Aileen Fish & Lynne Barron

Author:Tammy Andresen & Dawn Brower & Sue London & Amanda Mariel & Meara Platt & Aileen Fish & Lynne Barron
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press
Published: 2017-01-24T00:00:00+00:00

14

ENCHANTED BY THE EARL

Hunter pulled rein in front of the Devonton’s house and threw himself from the saddle. He tethered his horse to a nearby tree before taking the small front steps in one fluid movement to thump on the door. Rose’s mount was tethered near his. Pray, let her be here.

The door creaked open. A weathered old man stuck his head out, his face marred by an angry purple bruise. Hunter’s heart contracted. “I have come for Miss Woodcourt.”

“I cannot help you, my lord.” The elderly man slammed the door.

What the bloody hell? No one had ever shut a door in his face. He pounded on the door again. “I must speak with her right away. It is imperative. Rose, if you are in there, make your presence known.”

“Let the gentleman in,” a woman said from within. “He clearly cares for her.”

The door creaked open once again and the old man stepped aside.

“Hurry,” the woman called out.

Hunter stepped into the small space. The door squeaked shut behind him. He glanced about. “Where is Miss Woodcourt?”

The elderly woman met his gaze, her eyes brimming with tears. “I fear if we tell you anything, it will cost us dearly.”

The man, her husband perhaps, went to her side, his hand coming to rest on her shoulder. “I am sorry. We want to help, but I am not sure we can.”

Hunter noted the fear in his eyes. He had thought to offer them money to loosen their tongues. Now he knew it would not be enough. “I can offer you protection.”

The woman’s eyes lit with hope before she looked to her husband, who gave her a nod.

“Please, tell me where she has gone.”

“Mr. Wolfe took her.” The woman’s voice shook and a tear slid down her cheek. “He made me write that note. Then he took her.”

Hunter stalked to the couple, his stomach churning. “Took her where?”

The man squeezed his wife’s shoulder. “He did not say. Though he did ramble something about marriage and Scotland.”

“How long ago did he depart with her?”

“Two, maybe three hours past.”

A fist pounded on the door and the couple jumped. Hunter spun and strode to answer it.

“Please do not. You must hide.” The woman’s voice broke. “It could be one of Mr. Wolfe’s men.”

If so, Hunter would deal with him. Perhaps he would get more answers as to Rose’s whereabouts.

“Trust me.” He tossed what he hoped was a comforting glance over his shoulder before pulling the door open, ready to strike.

Sinclair stepped into the cottage. “I came as soon as Julia showed me the letter.”

“All is well.” Hunter gave the couple a nod. They huddled together on the settee. “Lord Sinclair is a close friend. He has been aiding me with Rose’s situation.”

The couple smiled, but lines of worry still marred their faces. “I must go after Wolfe and Rose. Lord Sinclair will take care of you.” Hunter moved to the door. “Sinclair.”

“Yes.”

“See them moved into the cottage at Roselawn right away. Do not leave them alone until they are safely settled in at my estate.

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